Detritus
Issue #271
Week of May 24, 2004
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Tim Wadzinski, Editor
tsw512@...

Steve Shumake
vongoober@...
http://listen.to/vongoober-radio/

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-The return of the "Special Report!" Down below is our first interview
in a long time, with stalwart Warrant guitarist Erik Turner. John
Erigo and I took turns grilling him...well, actually, it was quite
pleasant. I can't wait to see the revamped Warrant live this summer.

-This isn't music-related at all but I used a free rental coupon on
"Analyze That" last weekend. Boy, does that movie suck! Wow. You have
been warned. "Free" was too much money to spend on it.

-In my current playlist: Bob Katsionis - IMAGINARY FORCE, Fahrenheit -
CHAIN REACTION, Cans - BEYOND THE GATES, Various - SHAWN LANE
REMEMBERED - VOL. I, Vision - ON THE EDGE, Jet - GET BORN. - Tim

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-John Taglieri GiG Alert! Leukemia & Lymphoma Fundraiser....Make Your
Plans Now!

[Note: This is an excerpt of Taglieri's latest Yahoo! Groups e-mail
newsletter. - Tim]

I wanted to let you know about a gig this week, Memorial Day weekend
appearances and performances, and a VERY cool gig coming up in just
two weeks with Edwin McCain! So...here ya go...

Thursday, 5/27/04
The Madison Bar & Grill
1316 Washington Ave
Hoboken, NJ 07030
201-386-0300
7:00pm
Solo Acoustic
with Matt Mead opening

This is a Fundraiser for the Man Of The Year competition for the
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. We will be raising money to be donated to
the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. I really hope you can make it. This
one is very important to me...it's for a cause I back 1000%. Let me
know if you can make it. Thanks.

P.S.- with the ticket you get...
- 3-hours of open bar
- Food
- Two performances with my good friend Matt Mead & I both doing sets
- A donation to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

LeapDog Music and Event Magic are proud to invite you to join us at a
fundraising cocktails & entertainment evening to be held at The
Madison Bar & Grill in Hoboken, NJ. John Taglieri, a local singer/
songwriter, who has been nominated by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
to participate in their 2004 Man Of The Year competition, is hosting
the event and will be the evening's featured performer along with Matt
Mead who will also be performing. Tickets are $45.00 in advance.
Contact Event Magic to purchase tickets. (201) 342-0340 or
info@....

You can also go to
http://www.evite.com/pages/gt/events/view.jsp?event=JXJLCGQJVYRCUFCUKTUX
to register for the event. Thanks.

Saturday, 5/29/04
Lime Rock Raceway
497 Lime Rock Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
800-722-3577
10:30am
NASCAR Busch North 200
Performing The National Anthem

Monday, 5/31/04 – Memorial Day!!!
Lime Rock Raceway
497 Lime Rock Road
Lakeville, CT 06039
800-722-3577
12:00pm - noon
The Mohegan Sun Grand Prix
Performing The National Anthem

Saturday, 6/5/04
The Pasta Loft Restaurant & Brick House Blues Bar
241 Union Square
Milford, NH 03055
603-672-2270
9:00pm
Solo Acoustic
Opening for Edwin McCain
This one is a must for any fans in the area! Super Promotor, Jenny
Amadio put this one together and I have to say that I'm looking
forward to working with this venue!! Hurry though. Tickets are almost
sold out already. Contact Scissor_Queen@... for tickets.

Here is the whole summer schedule so far...

5/20/04 The Madison Bar & Grille, Hoboken, NJ
5/29/04 Lime Rock Raceway, Lakeville, CT
5/31/04 Lime Rock Raceway, Lakeville, CT
6/13/04 George Washington American Cancer Society Walk
6/13/04 The Brick House Blues Bar, Milford, NH
6/15/04 The Cornerstone Inn, Carlstadt, NJ
6/16/04 The Goldhawk, Hoboken, NJ
6/18/04 Uncommon Ground, Boonton, NJ
6/19/04 Holman Stadium, Nashua, NH
6/19/04 The Brick House Blues Bar, Milford, NH
6/20/04 NYSEG Stadium, Binghamton, NY
7/2/04 The Minstrel Coffeehouse, Montclair, NJ
7/10/04 The Fireside, Denville, NJ
7/16/04 Borders Books GSP, Paramus, NJ
7/24/04 Quick Chek NJ Festival of Ballooning, Readington, NJ
7/25/04 The New Port Blues Café, Newport, RI
7/30/04 Borders Books, Wayne, NJ

This is the Schedule as of today...this is an ever changing schedule,
so keep checking the website's gig page and stay up on the changes...I
already know that there is are two tentative shows in Indianapolis
slated for August, so stay tuned! There are shows in there with Edwin
McCain, Rik Emmett, Groovelily, The Village People, Matt Mead, and
Jason Didner. So definitely make it on out to have some fun and take
in some good music.

John Taglieri
http://www.JohnTaglieri.com/

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-Robin McAuley In Concert, July 16th, 2004

New show announced!!

Robin McAuley in concert, July 16th, 2004.
@ the Paladino's Club in Tarzana, CA
For more information/tickets visit http://www.robinmcauley.com/

Robin also has new T-shirts available at the above site.

http://www.robinmcauley.com/

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-Thundertrain Summer Tour Announced!! Gulcher & Captain Trip CDs On
Sale!!

THUNDERTRAIN HELL TONITE TOUR!!!

Raise some hell with Thundertrain as they return home with their
all-original 1974-1979 line-up: Mach Bell, Steven Silva, Cool Gene
Provost, Ric Provost, and Bobby Edwards! Tearing it up together in
Boston for the first time in decades!

Thundertrain will be joining Reddy Teddy and the Fox Pass crew for a
rock'n'roll throw-down at the world famous Paradise Rock Club in
Boston. Tickets for this unbelievable special event will go fast.

The Paradise will double as the scene of the simultaneous CD release
party for the ultimate Boston rock'n'roll album: Thundertrain -- HELL
TONITE! Exclusively on Gulcher Records.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 14, 2004
9:00PM (Doors @ 8:00) / 18+ / $15.00
Tickets: http://www.nextticketing.com/paradise/

Complete Thundertrain Tour Dates & Details:
http://thundertrain.com/tour.htm

GULCHER MAY SALE!!!

All Gulcher CDs $10 each!!
Captain Trip Japanese Imports $12 each!!
(Full-length single disc titles only -- inquire on multiples, vinyl,
and other items.)

Sales prices available ONLY on direct e-mail orders to
GulcherRecords@... through May 31, 2004.

Check out our complete list at:
http://hometown.aol.com/gulcherrecords/

COMING SOON ON GULCHER:

Red Glance/Swirls Away
Thundertrain/Hell Tonite!
The Gizmos/Rock & Roll Don't Come From New York
Chinaboise/The Greatest Story Ever Told
The Korps/Hello World!
Gynocologists/Feces & Psychopaths

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-Emperor Multimedia Press Release

Derek McDonald has left Canadian NWOBHM band Snake Eyes as their bass
player. Furthermore the video they were to produce has been cancelled.
The separation was by E-mail today. McDonald will be moving on to his
own Black Metal project Demon's Rage. He is looking for other band
members to perform the music and lyrics already written.

The video production segments for the Polishing Of Metal project is
now complete, getting the project closer to completion.

Emperor Multimedia's Diskery system is pleased to announce the
addition of Midwest Metal's Spaced Out: A UFO Tribute to its sales
collection. Get it now for a super low price.

Black Metal band Teratism will be performing live at Toronto's "Rokit
Club" for this year's Northern Lights Metal festival. Teratism is also
a band receiving prominance on our Polishing of Metal project.

Thanks for your continued support.

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-Z Records News

GYPSY ROSE FRONTMAN SENDS OPEN LETTER TO FANS:

"Hello .... GYPSY ROSE FANS,

"I've been a 'Writing Machine' since signing with Z Records. It's my
best collection of songs ever. Titles include: Hells Kitchen, 'Kick
Ass' selections such as - Free Me From Me & Too Many Pieces, along
with the Power Ballad - Nothing To Lose But Each other.

"Brian Joyce has joined forced with me again, I am ecstatic to have
him back. He is the original guitar player with Gypsy Rose. He is an
amazing guitar player and song writer.

"Counting The Days To Liverpool To Play & See The Fans .... See You
Somewhere On The Road!

"Michael Ross"

ROX DIAMOND UPDATE:

The brand new album from California's Rox Diamond has been given the
working title "Powerdrive" with a release planned for late 04 / early
05.

Z ONLINE STORE REVAMPED AND ONLINE!!!

The Z Records online store has been given a facelift and been
officially relaunched today!!! New titles available incl. War & Peace
- The Walls Have Eyes and King Karma - s/t.

SILENT RAGE LIVE DATE:

Silent Rage have the following date confirmed, fans of the band should
keep checking this page for some exciting news which will be posted
very soon!

Denver KISS Expo - Oriental Theatre / Denver, CO USA August 14, 2004

http://www.zrecords.net/

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-LifeForce Records News

NEWS HUNKS

FEAR MY THOUGHTS/HEROD TOUR UPDATE

From LifeForce - "Unfortunately we had some bad trouble with the
current tour so far, we don't want to go into details all too much,
but the booking did not work out the way it was needed and it was
necessary to cancel the show in Rome, since there was no show on the
way to and from Italy to cover all costs. Beside that some shows are
not happening for several reasons."

Remaining dates can be found below.

TRIVIUM ON TOUR WITH ICED EARTH

Right in time with the release of the extended version of Trivium's
debut album "Ember To Inferno" on June 1st in the U.S. the band is
heading out on tour with Iced Earth (SPV) and Beyond The Embrace
(Metal Blade). Tour dates below.

PRESS QUOTES

DESTINY "THE TRACY CHAPTER"

"...considering most metalcore isn't even worth writing about these
days, Destiny are already one step above their peers on the ladder to
wherever these bands want to go...More metallic hardcore than
metalcore, for those splitting hairs at home, Destiny have what it
takes to stand way above their peers, and for about half of this
album, they do...." - Exclaim! Magazine / Excliam.ca

"...Sebastian Formella manages to make one guitar sounds like five,
Johannes Formella mixes the usual metal growl with an actual vocal
range, and Destiny's musical wizardry actually breeds an air of
transfixing suspense. Highly recommended." - Rocknation.tv

"...Sebastian Formella's riffs range from slightly thrashy, to melody
filled strumming, to chunky breakdowns (which themselves can be
occasionally fused with melody), and perfectly accent Johannes
Formella's desperate screams. Filled with emotion, but still with some
gut to it, he can scream with the best of them in the metalcore arena.
Also, his clean vocals (which make appearances from time to time)
remind me of Obsolete-era Fear Factory. It's hard to describe the
exact sound, but if you've heard that album, you will know exactly
what I'm talking about. Rounding off the package is the heavy rhythm
section of crushing double kicks and pounding bass lines...I have to
say this is a band worth looking into if metalcore is your thing." -
Metalreview.com

FEAR MY THOUGHTS "THE GREAT COLLAPSE"

"In the crowded genre of metalcore, it really takes something that is
a bit above and beyond the call of duty to catch my ear these days.
Fear my Thoughts are a band that plays brutal, Swedish inspired
metalcore who definitely possess that something extra that draws me
right into their sound. 'The Great Collapse' is one of the best
records of this style that I've heard in quite awhile...A good listen
for fans of everything from Killswitch Engage to At the Gates but with
plenty of original touches." - Daredevil.de

"...With more emphasis on metal than hardcore, Fear My Thoughts pummel
their way through metal's expectations and stroll up to the throne of
metal's heaviest and hardest to take a seat. Undeniably heavy, they're
use of double bass drum attacks are punctuated with guitar-driven
distorted riffs and a bass that defines the word brutal. Just listen
to the amazing solo on 'Rituals' and you'll be hooked for eternity. In
the proverbial poker tournament of metal's finest, Europe just saw the
US metalcore scene one and raised the stakes ten-fold." - Smother.net

HEROD "FOR WHOM THE GODS WOULD DESTROY"

"...I love bands that stretch the limits. But there is a fine line
between stretching and crossing. It takes talent and awareness to pull
all these different genre's together into a tight package. Herod does
it all perfectly! There is alot to hear here, and a broad range of
Metal and Hardcore folk will find common ground with 'For Whom The
Gods Would Destroy.' Dig it! Pit Grade: 9 out of 10, even the artwork
is dope! Recommended Tracks: All 11 will serve you well!" -
Hitthepit.com

"I was totally floored the first time I put this album into my CD
player. Everything I had read about the band didn't really hint at
what the band sounded like, and I possibly see why now. They don't
really sound like anyone...The guitar riffing in this band is actually
quite intricate. The vocals are the main driving melody, so it gives
the guitars a lot of room underneath to create layers of sound. Some
riffs are more straight forward, but others utilize quite a few
harmony guitars giving them almost an Iron Maiden like sound. Speed
really never comes into play for this band much. They have some
speedier moments reminiscent of say thrash or maybe even hardcore, but
those moments are pretty sparse...Herod really is an original band. I
don't think I've said that much in the past little while. They aren't
completely removed from what you've probably heard, yet at the same
time you'd be hard pressed to come up with many concrete comparisons.
This is a band destined for great things." - Unboundzine.com

LIFEFORCE BAND TOUR DATES

DESTINY

6/13 UK - London @ Underworld w/ Heaven Shall Burn
6/24 DE - Frankfurt/Main @ O25
6/26 DE - Herne @ Gysenberg Hall Pressure Festival w/ Agnostic Front,
Killswitch Engage, Chimaira, Hatebreed, God Forbid, Caliban, Heaven
Shall Burn and many more
6/29 DE - Bremen @ Wehrschloss w/ Shai Hulud, Curl Up And Die
7/24 BE - Goodlife Festival
7/25 CZ - Plzen @ Fluff Fest w/ Heaven Shall Burn, Endstand, Face The
Fact, Purification and many more
8/6 - 8/7 DE - Leisnig, SucksNSummer Festival w/ Caliban, Sunrise,
Cataract, Freya, Backfire, Born From Pain, Maroon, Congress, BAAL and
many more!
10/2 DE - Berlin @ SO 36, Popkomm Hellfire Fest w/ Heaven Shall Burn,
Deadsoil, Most Precious Blood
10/16 DE - Trier @ Exhaus
10/23 DE - Bielefeld @ Falkendom

HEROD / FEAR MY THOUGHTS

5/25 UK - Leeds @ Fenton
5/26 UK - London @ Needles
5/27 NL - Groningen @ Simplon
5/28 DE - Weimar @ Gerber
5/29 DE - Görlitz @ Basta

TRIVIUM - US TOUR WITH ICED EARTH and BEYOND THE EMBRACE

6/1 - Las Vegas, Nevada @ House of Blues
6/2 - Salt Lake City, Utah @ Lo-Fi Cafe
6/4 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma @ Bricktown Live
6/5 - Lawrence, Kansas @ Granada Theater
6/7 - Grand Rapids, Michigan @ Intersection
6/8 - Cincinatti, Ohio @ Bogart's
6/9 - Towson, Maryland @ Recher Theatre
6/10 - Jacksonville, North Carolina @ Planet Rock
6/11 - Norfolk, Virginia @ The NorVa
6/12 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania @ The World
6/15 - Latham, New York @ Saratoga Winners
6/16 - Providence, Rhode Island @ Lupo's
6/17 - Rochester, New York @ Penny Arcade
6/18 - Flint, Michigan @ Machine Shop

http://www.fearmythoughts.com/
http://www.herod.cc/
http://www.destinyonair.com/
http://www.lifeforcerecords.com/

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-Marten Andersson Statement About Alex Nelson

[Note: This is from Marten's Snake City Music e-newsletter. - Tim]

The Official Newsletter Of...
Marten Andersson
Critically Acclaimed Bass Player from Lizzy Borden, George Lynch
Group, Legacy, and More..

FM: Snake City Music, Los Angeles, CA.
DT: May 25, 2004

Alex Nelson
1963-2004

"Beyond the door
There's peace
I'm sure
And I know
There'll be no
More tears in
HEAVEN"

As you might have heard our dear friend and fellow Lizzy Borden guitar
player Alex (Nelson) passed away last week. When you spend this amount
of much time with someone and gets close like a brother, there is no
easy way around this crap. I loved the guy, we will all miss him very
very much. I have been getting a ton of emails from all over the world
(THANK YOU). I knew the guy would be missed but I had no idea that he
touched so many peoples heart.

I personally knew from the first time I met the guy he had a heart of
gold. I remember the first time I went down to try out for Lizzy
Borden. I was around 19-20, nervous and pretty fresh off the boat from
Sweden. I wasn't sure what to expect, was Lizzy going to show up with
Silver painted all over his face and an axe on his shoulder or what??

I was having some car problems and was running late to the audition.
One of the first guys I ran into at the studio was Alex, I introduced
myself, we chatted for a while and I told him about my car problems.
Within 2 seconds he handed me a beer and said, lets take a look at
your car. We opened the hood and within minutes he was working on my
car.

This is from a guy who just met me and at the time was a successful
musician. I am thinking damn are they this way to every bass player
trying out for the gig? Obviously it was just Alex. I had the fortune
of being part of his life and this exciting journey for over 12 years.
I wouldn't have traded it for the world. You will forever be in my
heart and be missed.

Send any condolences to josephh610@..., or post it on the
Lizzy Borden guest book (www.lizzyborden.com) it will be passed on to
his family.

Sincerely,

Marten

Marten Andersson Website
http://www.marten.cc/

Lizzy Borden Website
http://www.lizzyborden.com/

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-BW&BK 6-Pack Weekend II - 1st Hotel SOLD OUT, New Facilities
Announced!

Due to overwhelming ticket sales, in particular the demand from
hundreds of out of town guests, the official hotel for the BW&BK 6-
Pack Weekend (Hilton Garden Inn) is sold out! Rooms in Cleveland are
at a premium, what with a major convention in-town. The only
possibility left, for any block of unoccupied rooms is the
Intercontinental Hotel. This is a world class five-star hotel, usually
beyond the means of most metalheads, but in cooperation with BW&BK,
guests can stay for $99 a night (roughly 1/3 the regular price)! Stay
in the lap of luxury and rock out, at the same time! The hotel
provides a shuttle to and from downtown Cleveland. To take advantage
of this special offer, people must use the following link:

http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/h/d/ic/1/en/rates?hotelCode=cleha&_corpId=100207307\
&_rateCode=COR

The BW&BK 6-Pack Weekend takes place June 2-5 (including warm-up shows
on Wednesday & Thursday, separate admission required) at The Odeon, in
Cleveland, Ohio, with performances (many EXCLUSIVE to this event) by
Metal Church, Katatonia, Primal Fear, Grave Digger, Dismember, Flotsam
& Jetsam, Doro, Shok Paris, Brainstorm, E-Force, Seven Witches,
Shadowkeep, Dreams Of Damnation, Ion Vein and Lilitu.

See http://www.BraveWords.com/6pack/ to order, for updates and
discounted hotel info.

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-Thy Majestie: New MP3 Online

A NEW MP3 is on-line!!! Like we did three years ago with "Hastings
1066" we propose the pre-production of the new album. It is a demo
version, not completely arranged. On vocals Gabriele Grilli (Fury 'N,
Grace, ex-Doomsword). The song is entitled "The Siege of Paris."
Waiting for "Joan of Arc" enjoy it!

http://www.thymajestie.org/mp3/Thy%20Majestie%20-%20The%20siege%20of%20Paris%20.\
mp3

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-Kittie Names "Into The Darkness" As First Single From Upcoming
Release

LONDON, Ontario -- Kittie has selected "Into the Darkness" as the
first single from its upcoming release, "Until the End."

A video for "Into the Darkness" will be shot later this month in New
York City. The husband and wife team of Greg Kaplan and Rafaela
Monfradini (Everytime I Die, Avenged Sevenfold) will direct the video.

"We all really wanted a video that would contrast the upbeat nature of
the song," said guitarist/vocalist Morgan Lander. "We chose to work
with Greg Kaplan and Rafaela Monfradini because I think they really
saw eye to eye with our vision and understood the statement and what
the song is saying lyrically."

The video is set to be very dark and will incorporate dream-like
imagery representing suffering, loneliness and the unknown, reflecting
the lyrics of the song.

"Into the Darkness" is set for impact on radio on June 21. "Until the
End," Kittie's third full-length, will be release July 27 by Artemis
Records.

http://www.kittierocks.com/
http://www.artemisrecords.com/

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-The End Records - Newsletter Updates

Latest updates on our bands and distributed titles:
http://www.theendrecords.com/

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THE END RECORDS
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CRISIS – Like Sheep Led To Slaughter
The End Records | TE044 | May 25th

Crisis manage to once again offer another true original full of head-
spinning songwriting complexity. Fully showcasing the band's
(dis)harmonic balance of dark art metal and experimental hardcore the
music implores relentless waves of primal energy and unmitigated
brutality! The result is a cathartic sonic experience fully embraced
by the apocalyptic lyrics of Karyn Crisis, who once again, delivers an
impressive array of contrasting and insanely captivating unique
vocals!

The band is also confirmed for the Soulfly/Ill Nino tour that begins
end of july. Check out site for dates.

And the video should be airing at Headbanger's Ball and Uranium very
shortly. In the meantime you can download it at Quick Time format:

High Rez - http://media.theendrecords.com/crisis_high.mov
Low Rez - http://media.theendrecords.com/crisis_low.mov

MP3: Blood Burden
http://media.theendrecords.com/crisis_likesheepledtoslaughter_bloodburden.mp3
http://www.CrisisSite.com/

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PECCATUM - Lost In Reverie
The End Records (North America)| TE046 | May 25th

It has now been four years since the release of "Amor Fati," and
Peccatum is now back as a duo. PZ has left the band and devoted
himself entirely to Source of Tide. Meanwhile, Ihsahn has written the
last chapters of the legendary Emperor story, while Ihriel has
released the highly acclaimed album "Iter.Viator" (Jester Records/The
End), and according to Kerrang!: "gave women in extreme music a name
by doing it alone with her Star of Ash solo project." With "Lost in
Reverie," Peccatum push the envelope of musical crossbreeds even
further.

Blurring the lines of organic performances and electronics, they
indulge into delightfully bizarre sonic landscapes and shed new
visions of light to dark music.

MP3: Black Star (sample)
http://www.theend.cd/mp3/Peccatum_Lost_BlackStar.mp3
http://www.peccatum.com/

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SUBTERRANEAN MASQUERADE - Temporary Psychotic State
The End Records | TE042 | Now Available

"Temporary Psychotic State" is a two track EP featuring over 17
minutes of classic progressive rock. Built upon layers of orchestral
arrangements, psychedelic passages and rocking post rock blasting,
this is a truly dynamic release that will appeal to fans of extreme
metal as well to those who enjoy edgy, dark progressive rock. The
release features a stunning line-up including Paul Khur (November's
Doom), JWW (Agalloch), Tino LoSicco (Epoch of Unlight), a guest
appearance by Andy Winter (Winds) and an ensemble of strings,
keyboards and folklore female vocals.

MP3: Observation Through Metamorphosis (sample)
http://media.theendrecords.com/Submasq_temporary_extract.mp3
http://www.submasq.com/

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WINDS - The Imaginary Direction Of Time
The End Records | TE043 | Now Available

The third album from Winds, "The Imaginary Direction of Time," creates
an uncompromising combination of classical, progressive and dark metal
music with intricate sounds and harmonies. Following in the vein of
the previous albums with philosophically charged lyrics, the new album
takes Winds to new heights both in the lyrical and musical field. This
is without a doubt the band's most elegant album to date, with a new
and added dimension of intricacy due to the increased collective
effort in the compositional process. Through carefully designed
arrangements and a world class production this is one of the most
complete and unique releases for the year.

MP3: The Fireworks Of Genesis
http://media.theendrecords.com/Winds_TheImaginaryDirectionOfTime_FireworksofGene\
sis.mp3
http://www.winds.ws/

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INFINITE VINYL SERIES
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Infinite Vinyl is our sub-label specializing in re-issuing out-of-
print and new material on Vinyl format!
http://www.infinitevinyl.com/

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AGALLOCH/NEST Split 10" PICTURE DISC
IVS008 | Out In July
Two new songs, exclusively available on this 10" picture disc,
dedicated to the beauty and mysteries of nature.

Agalloch's "The Wolves Of Timberline" is a neo-folk piece, utilzing a
contemporary classical structure with acoustic guitars, mandolin, and
cello. Nest's "Last Vestige Of Old Joy" fully showcases their
trademark style with traditional Finnish instruments and includes
vocals and acoustic guitar, courtesy of Haughm and Anderson of
Agalloch. A. Tolonen of Nest provided the artwork for both sides.

Limited to 1,000 copies.

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ENSLAVED - Vikingligr Veldi DOUBLE VINYL
IVS006 | Out In July

Infinite Vinyl are proud to announce the upcoming release of
Enslaved's debut, "Vikingligr Veldi," as a Limited edition Double-
Gatefold Vinyl. The album was originally released on CD by Euronymous'
label, Deathlike Silence Productions and considered one of the most
impressive debut releases in the underground. This cult album features
five monumental songs, with an average length of ten minutes each.
Full of atmospheric, innovative Viking black metal, it layed the
groundwork for one of the most innovative extreme bands to emerge from
the Norwegian scene to date!

This special double vinyl release will also feature three live tracks
("Fenris," "Glemt" & "Hordalendingen") selected by the band. It will
also be competely re-mastered, include liner notes and packaged with
new artwork in a stunning gatefold design! Limited edition to 1,000
copies worldwide!

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THE GATHERING - Souvenirs DOUBLE VINYL
IVS004 | Now Available

Infinite Vinyl is proud to announce the release of Holland's premier
trip rock experts The Gathering's latest and most precious release
"Souvenirs" on a limited edition to 1,000 copies Double Vinyl! This is
one of the nicest looking gatefolds we have seen in awhile as it comes
with glossy overtones, color inserts, etc. Also the LP release
includes lyrics (not available on the CD version) plus a bonus track.

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MY DYING BRIDE - Songs Of Darkness, Words Of Light DOUBLE VINYL
IVS007 | Available Now

We've licensed the latest My Dying Album from Peaceville for Vinyl. It
will be released through our vinyl imprint, IVS, in Gatefold and
Limited to 1,000 copies.

"Songs Of Darkness, Words Of Light" is the eighth studio album for the
band and has been described as a work of epically dark proportions.
Majestic and downright heavy, the songs are bonded with a strong
central gloom that runs throughout. The artwork was designed by Andy
Green (who also designed the cover for Like Gods of the Sun), and the
album was recorded and mixed with Mags, at Academy Studio in Dewsbury,
West Yorkshire.

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REGAIN NORTH AMERICA
http://www.regainrecords.com/
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DEVIL'S WHOREHOUSE - Revelation Unorthodox
Regain North America | BLOODNA1016 | Available Now

New album by Devil's Whorehouse featuring B. War and Morgan of Marduk
Fame. Inspired by classic horror movies and old punk rock idols such
as Misfits and Samhain, Devil's Whorehouse deliver 13 track of punk
death rock wrapped with great passion to disreputable monsters and
glorification to the imminent approach of death. Includes a Christian
Death cover of "Deathwish."

Top-notch production by Tommy Tagtgren.

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MARDUK - Funeral Marches And Warsongs DVD
Regain North America | BLOODNA1017 | Available Now

With over 12 years on the throne of extreme black metal, Sweden's
Marduk finally release their first ever-official DVD. Approx. two
hours, "Funeral Marches and Warsongs" includes two full live concerts
recorded in Paris and Poland during their 2003 World Funeral tour,
legendary mini reunion performance from the Party Sub festival with
ex-member Joakim Af Gravf and video clips for "Hearse" and "World
Funeral."

Comes with an A5 booklet with tons of previously unavailable photos
and more...

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RAGNAROK - Blackdoor Miracle
Regain North America | RNA1402 | Available Now

Long running Norwegian black metaliers Ragnarok return with yet
another black metal extravaganza and the band's most accomplished
effort yet. Recorded at the abyss studios with Tommy Tagtgren,
"Blackdoor Miracle" delivers nine tracks of artful provocative, raw
black metal in its purest form!

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TIME REQUIEM - The Inner Circle Of Reality
Regain North America | RNA1403 | Available Now

Following 2002's worldwide acclaimed self-titled effort, Richard's
Andersson's project Time Requiem release their storming sophomore
release.

Featuring a stunning gathering of talents including drummer Zoltan
Csorsz (Flower Kings), singer Apollo Papathanasio (Majestic),
guitarist Magnus Nordh and Bassist Jonas Reingold (Flower Kings,
Karmakanic, Midnight Sun) "The Inner Circle of Reality" delivers a
fantastic release that will sure please fans of neo-classical heavy
metal as well as progressive metal freaks.

Also Available:
ABRUPTUM - Casus Luciferi
BEWITCHED - Atrocities By A Minor
CARNAL FORGE - Who's Gonna Burn RE-ISSUE
DARK FUNERAL - De Profundis Clamavi Ad Te Domine
PUISSANCE - State Collapse
REPTILIAN - Demon Wings
TIME REQUIEM - Unleashed in Japan

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BLACK LOTUS
http://www.black-lotus-recs.com/
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LEASH LAW - Dogface
Transmission USA | BLR061 | May 25th

Leash Law was first founded by vocalist Wade Black (Crimson Glory,
Seven Witches, Tiwanaku) and guitarist virtuoso Rick Renstrom (Rob
Rock, Tiwanaku), together they compiled the best possible lineup
including ex-Nocturnus guitarist Emo Mowery, bassist Stephen Elder
(Rob Rock) and Richard Christy (Death, Control Denied, Iced Earth to
name a few) on drums.

With their debut full-length release Leash Law redefine what melodic
traditional heavy / power metal is all about, wrapping their
apocalyptical and rebellious political poetry with full on heavy metal
force! Recommended for fans of Iced Earth, Judas Priest, Nevermore and
balls out traditional heavy metal!!

COMING SOON:
DEAD CAN DANCE Tribute: The Lotus Eaters

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MARTYR MUSIC GROUP
http://www.martyrmusicgroup.com/
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CRISIS - 8 Convulsions
Martyr Music Group| MMG44 | June 8th

The debut album "8 Convulsions" will be finally re-released by Martyr
Music Group. Re-mastered and with additional artwork this marks the
10th year anniversary for the band!!

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OSMOSE USA
http://www.osmoseproductions.com/
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EXCITER - New Testament
Osmose USA | OPCD2156 | June 22nd

Finally a best of album by the Canadian speed metallers Exciter. All
songs are recorded and it include old classics and some recent tracks.
The band is also scheduled to plays various Fests in North America
this summer. The album is scheduled for June 22nd.

TRACK LISTING: Rising Of The Dead / Violence and Force / Rule With An
Iron Fist / Rain of Terror / Brutal Warning / Victims Of Sacrifice /
The Dark Command / I am The Beast/ Pounding Metal / Stand Up And Fight
/ Heavy Metal Maniac / Blackwitch / Burn at The Stake / Long Live The
Loud / Ritual Death

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THE END RECORDS
331 Rio Grande, #58, SLC, UT 84101 USA
Tel: 801-355-0963. Fax: 801-355-3091
http://www.theendrecords.com/

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*** SPECIAL REPORT ***
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by Tim Wadzinski & John Erigo (Erigo1@...)

-Interview w/ Erik Turner (Warrant)
May, 2004

I did a phoner with Erik Turner prior to the 2002 Metal Edge Rock Fest
tour that Warrant did with Dokken, Ratt, FireHouse, and L.A. Guns.
Since that time the band has undergone some lineup changes, the most
radical of which occurred earlier this year when front man Jani Lane
left to pursue a solo career. Lead guitarist Billy Morris -- who had
split and returned last year -- and drummer Kevan Fares also dropped
out at this time. Seemingly in a lurch, the remaining members -- band
co-founders Erik Turner (guitar) and Jerry Dixon (bass) -- pulled a
major coup by enlisting Black 'N Blue singer Jaime St. James, and then
getting long-departed original members Joey Allen (guitar) and Steven
Sweet (drums) to return to the fold. Sweet actually came back a little
later, after Turner and Dixon had asked Mike Fasano to return and
replace his replacement, Fares. Phew... Got all that?! Anyway, John
Erigo and I posed a few questions to Mr. Turner to help clarify what's
been going on and to talk about the band's current "good buzz."

DETRITUS: Back in January there was a Metal Sludge announcement that
Jani Lane had "fired" you, bassist Jerry Dixon, and manager Obi
Steinman. Then came a press release from the band saying Jani had
simply left to pursue his solo career, and that you wished him well.
Have you been in contact with Jani since the split?

ERIK TURNER: No, he has called a couple times, but there is nothing to
talk about at this time. I wish him the best with his solo project.

D: How much time actually passed between Jani leaving and Jaime St.
James joining up?

ET: A couple weeks maybe. I don't know the exact amount of days. It
all came together very quick and easy. We have been expecting Jani to
leave for years. He was always giving us little signals. So we were
mentally ready to do this.

D: How did you guys actually hook up with Jaime? Did you seek him out
or was it the other way around?

ET: We have been friends for 20 years -- he sang backgrounds on
Warrant's very first demo that [ex-Black 'N Blue guitarist] Tommy
Thayer produced in '84. [Warrant's] Pre-Jani years. Billy Morris had
Jaime's number and passed it on to Jerry and me.

D: We keep seeing updates on Black 'N Blue and their new album HELL
YEAH!, saying the album is still coming out but that there may not be
any touring. Were there ever any thoughts of Warrant and Black 'N Blue
doing shows together, with Jaime pulling double duty?

ET: Sounds great to me, but no talk of that. Jaime would have to sing
28 songs or so a night -- WOW!! Steel vocal chords... You never know?

D: Joey Allen had been out of the band for over a decade. How did he
come back into the picture? Was it because of the big shake-up in
January or were there talks prior to that?

ET: Joey and I have been friends since before Warrant started, and we
stayed friends after he left. We had talked over the years about his
return, but the timing wasn't right. Basically, Jani was very opposed
to Joey and Steven [Sweet] coming back. I don't know why?

D: Not too long ago Joey had a band called The Joey Allen Project. Is
that still around or is he 100% focused on Warrant again?

ET: As far as I know, he is just doing the Warrant gig right now.

D: Originally the revamped lineup was to include a returning Mike
Fasano on drums, but about a month after the St.
Jaimes/Allen/Turner/Dixon/Fasno lineup was announced, you guys
welcomed back Steven Sweet. What happened there? There were some
on-line quotes from Fasano where he sounded really fired up about
being back in the band.

ET: We asked Steven and Joey back at the same time. Joey said yes and
Steven said no. We asked Mike back at that point. Jani fired Mike last
year or so, without asking Jerry or I and we really liked jamming with
the Sack -- great guy, great drummer. We did a show with Mike, then
Steven says he changed his mind and really wanted another shot at
playing in the band.

D: Is Fasano still planning to work with Buckcherry's Keith Nelson in
their new band Gloryhole U.K.? (www.gloryholeunitedkingdom.com).

ET: As far as I know, yes. Check out TotalPoser.com for Mike.

D: What had Steven been up to, musically or otherwise, since he left
Warrant?

ET: Working, playing music, had a beautiful daughter, got
married...all the good stuff.

D: Once Jaime, Joey, and Steven were all in the band did it take you
guys very long to "gel" as a unit? Were there any aspects of rehearsal
that were surprisingly easy or hard for everyone?

ET: It felt like we never stopped playing in a band together. Plus
they played the songs just like the records, which we hadn't heard in
10 years. It sounds great and is a blast to play in this band again.
We get to play all the songs the fans want to hear now. Plus some
surprises.

D: You guys have already been playing out with the current lineup,
correct? How has it been going?

ET: It feels fresh and new, with this lineup. The set list is great
and the fans have been great.

D: Are you basically focusing on the first two albums? Or are you also
playing later stuff? (Personally I hope you're playing a lot of DOG
EAT DOG!)

ET: Two songs off of DOG EAT DOG, the rest are the first two records.
We play one Black 'N Blue song and one brand new song too. [It's an]
18-song set.

D: I read on-line where Joey said the band was filming a DVD for a
possible late 2004 release. Is this still in the works? Will it be a
concert DVD or something different?

ET: This is still being done. Behind the scenes footage and live
footage.

D: There's also been talk of a new studio album. Can you give an
update on this? If there is going to be a new record, will it be all
newly-written material?

ET: We are just writing songs and recording them. We have a lot of
work to do before we do a new CD. It will be all original tunes.

D: How much -- if any -- involvement did you guys have with last
month's Sony reissues of DIRTY ROTTEN FILTHY STINKING RICH (1988) and
CHERRY PIE (1990)? Are you happy with the way they came out?

ET: Very involved and very happy the way it turned out. They sound
amazing.

D: Last question. You worked for Kiss several years ago. Was there
ever any talk of you taking over Tommy Thayer's job as road
manager/right-hand man once Tommy took over playing for Ace Frehley?
Or was Warrant in full swing at that time?

ET: Never any talk of that -- Warrant is my baby. I love that Tommy is
playing in Kiss.

D: Thanks again for your time.

ET: Thanks.

-Big thanks to Noel Saabye for setting this up! Warrant is currently
on the road in the US, at least through the end of July. Stay tuned to
the Web sites below for updates to the routing.

Relevant links:

Joey Allen
http://www.Joey-Allen.com/

Jerry Dixon
http://www.jerrydixonweb.com/

Mike Fasano
http://www.totalposer.com/

Gloryhole U.K.
http://www.gloryholeunitedkingdom.com/

Steven Sweet
http://www.fuzzychildren.com

Erik Turner
http://www.erikturner.com/

Warrant
http://www.warrantweb.net/
http://www.warrant2k.net/

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*** FLAMES FROM THE LAKE ***
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by Sean P. Gahgan (lof@...)

-Fire has been burning high this week in the Lake and thus I have a
short column for you. Just some random thoughts and check out my
review of Under-Radio's latest. Random thoughts for the week... Two
weeks to go to the BW&BK festival in Cleveland. I'm looking forward to
meeting a lot of cool Metal Heads out there -- drop me an e-mail if
you're gonna be around... Been listening to AdrianGale's new CD CRUNCH
lately and damn if Jamie Rowe doesn't sound like Ronnie Atkins from
Pretty Maids. The song "Question" has some of the best lyrics put to
music I have heard in a long time. This whole CD is really growing on
me... Interesting to see that the Godfather of Metal, Ronnie James
Dio, is associated with the top three moments in VH1's "100 Most Metal
Moments" -- at least someone gets it!

-Quote of the Week: "Everyone in life is concerned with good taste,
I'm concerned with what tastes good." -- Gene $immons

-Song of the Week: "Question" by AdrianGale

-Playing in the Lake of Fire this week: OUT TO EVERY NATION by Jorn,
BORN AGAIN by Black Sabbath, AFTERLIFE by Shortino/Northrup, and
CRUNCH by AdrianGale.

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*** REVIEWS ***
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UNDER-RADIO - BAD HEIR WAYS (C) Lion Music, 2004
10 tracks, RT: 46:51
[ http://www.under-radio.com/ ]
[ http://www.lionmusic.com/ ]
Perspective: I have Under-Radio's first disc and while I admit the
musicians are very talented, the collection of songs did nothing for
me. Review: BAD HEIR WAYS (cool pun) is definitely more diverse than
Under-Radio's self-titled debut. A wide palette of sounds is used to
paint this collection of songs. There is a little progressive
("Cornerstone"), a little classic rock ("Devil's From A Midwest
Town"), a little alternative/Nu-metal ("Bad Heir Ways"), some nice
acoustic/string interaction ("Noel"), some great mob movie music ("You
Won't See The Blood Until Your Throat Has Been Cut"), and even an
acoustic sing-along ("1916"). Lead singer Robbie Wyckoff's gritty and
soulful voice sounds like a cross between Doug Pinnick (King's X) and
Scott Weiland (STP). His performance is good, he just has one of those
voices that you either like or you don't and it just doesn't sit well
with me. The production is clean and clear with a well-placed mix.
Eric Zimmerman combines many different styles into his guitar playing
but his progressive nature shines through the most. Matt Bissonette
and Mike Valerio lay some solid bass lines down complementing the
percussion talents of Chris Howard and Mark Zonder (Fates Warning).
Summary: For those of you out there looking for some well-constructed
songs with a different and diverse twist to them, check this out. Lots
of different styles integrated into some interesting tunes. The vocals
will either make or break this one for you. - Sean P. Gahgan
(lof@...)

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*** OUT ***
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"Rock Hard With A Purpose"
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/detritus/




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